Old Wooden Harajuku Station Is Set To Be Torn Down Then Modernized
Based of the Tokyo Olympics, the train station of Tokyo’s fashion district Harajuku has been confirmed to be completely rebuilt before 2020. The current Harajuku…
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5 Mesmerizing Japanese Desserts You Can Only Get During The Summer
With the amount of attention to detail often placed in Japan-made products, it doesn’t come as a surprise that even simple snacks and desserts have…
Broken Ceramics From Shores Turn Into Chopstick Seats
Waves can cause a great amount of impact to lands and people, especially in Japan, where Tsunami occur frequently. Despite the negative aspect, Japanese people…
Stylish Brand Brings Back Traditional Geta Sandals To The Feet Of Japan
Originally introduced to Japan from China long ago, geta are sandals with an elevated wooden base made to keep the feet high above ground. They…
Traditional Japanese Candy Craft Produces Lollipops That Are Too Beautiful To Eat
Amezaiku, or the art of Japanese candy craft, has long been a part of Japan’s traditional culture. Artisans have been making crafted candy since the…
Thin Somen Noodle Sliding All The Way To Make Its Texture More Delicious
Ramen is of course delicious, but have you tried Japanese traditional somen? It is a type of thin wheat noodle usually eaten cold, and dipped…
Begin The Morning With ‘Denny’s Uji Matcha Pancake’
Morning breakfast with Pancakes is marvelous. The fluffy circular bread with syrup, and possibly a side bacon or sausage even makes it better. The full-service…
This Festival Appreciates God In The Most Dangerous Way
The Onbashira festival has been known as the most dangerous festival in Japan. It is held every six years to renew the Suwa Tashia, also…
“Are You Happy?” Japan’s Younger Generation Revealed What They Had To Say
As a country with high suicide rates, overworked employees, and many other social issues at its core, it is often questioned if Japan — despite…
Japanese Fan Art Gathers A Bunch Of BALD Anime Characters Onto A Single Canvas
Twitter user @dragongarowLEE‘s latest illustration are getting massive amounts of feedback online in Japan, because he gathered together a whole bunch of bald characters from…
Learn How To Wrap Your Bento In Traditional Japanese Furoshiki
Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths made to carry clothes, gifts, and other goods. They began being used during the Nara period (AD 710-794) as…
Tamura Yoshiyasu: Bridging Modern And Traditional Japanese Art
The Japanese artist Tamura Yoshiyasu is both a manga artist and painter. His career started with his first manga, Fudegami, which was popularly published monthly…
Eco-Friendly Monkey Furoshiki For Carrying Your Bento
Furoshiki is a Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts and other goods since the Nara period. If you ever watched an old…
Easily Dabble In Traditional Japanese Art With Colorful Paper Bonsai Kits
Bonsai is a Japanese art form that symbolizes Japanese aesthetics. An art in which living trees are grown and shaped in compartments in the desired…
Sweeping Aerial Footage Shows The Beauty Of Kyoto’s Rural Side
While Tokyo offers so much exciting and bustling eye candy, Kyoto is often considered the heart of traditional Japan, and rightfully so. The ancient capital…